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Fort. Parade was 5.30 - 6.30 which means getting up rather early, however I managed to see the far end of
the parade. In the early morning it is quite chiUy on the roof now & the day temperature is not unpleasant.
Worked in the upstairs office. Went to see Parker about HH being difficult over selling him land <£> then tc
the customs, there always seems to be a good deal to do there. Worked Hosha in the afternoon then went t
Sanyan & did a pencil sketch before bathing, later to a cocktail party at the Leighs, on their veranda. Rath<
a tiresome affair, & lot of RAF & bits & pieces. They had some prawns which I thought tasted queer. Jap?
peace not yet settled seems to hang fire. Jufair car ran over two Indian soldiers & hurt them badly & went
without stopping, said to be driven by an officer - Webster.